The Watergate scandal erupted and removed Nixon from the Presidency. It was basically one in which Republicans were caught planting microphones in the Democratic party headquarters. Initially, Nixon said he had no connection with this incident, but it was discovered that Nixon had tape recordings of all the conversations in his Oval Office. After many refusals, Nixon finally gave the tapes to the Supreme Court where it was discovered that Nixon had been aware and ordered a cover-up. This political cartoon depicts a serious Nixon with large headphones on that is connected to each star on the American flag. This essentially symbolizes that Nixon is listening to and pays close attention to what each state is doing. Because of Nixon's illegal intrusion of privacy by allowing such snooping to be done, Nixon's potential to hone in on and eavesdrop conversations is exaggerated in this cartoon. Nixon's obvious wrongdoing of snooping on the Democrats' conversations is exemplified in this cartoon.
A rhetorical device of color is shown in this cartoon. As everything is in black and white, including the American flag, this cartoon displays a sort of somber ambiance. Because of this embarrassing scandal that shook America, America was having a difficult time closing the credibility gap between the people and the government. In addition, the complicated tangle of wires from the headphones to the states parallel the complicated mess that Nixon found himself in.
The cartoon was intended for the general public.
The painting's purpose was accomplished. The message emphasizing Nixon's wrongdoing of allowing illegal eavesdropping is clearly depicted in this cartoon. America's upset response is also displayed through the usage of only black and white.
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